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skill-with-scripts

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Demonstrates how skills can include executable scripts for automation, calculations, transformations, or system interactions. Use when needing to execute Python, Bash, Node.js, or other scripts.

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What this skill does


# Skill with Scripts

**Description:** Demonstrates how skills can include executable scripts for automation.

**When to use:** When a skill needs to perform calculations, transformations, or system interactions.

## Workflow

1. Identify that a scripted action is needed
2. Execute the appropriate script from `scripts/` directory
3. Process and present the results

## Available Scripts

- `helper.py` - A Python helper script demonstrating basic execution

## Key Points

- Scripts can be Python, Bash, Node.js, etc.
- Skills can execute scripts using appropriate tools
- Scripts extend skill capabilities beyond text processing
- Scripts should be simple and focused

## Example Usage

**User asks:** "Run the helper script"
**Response:** 
1. Execute `scripts/helper.py`
2. Capture and present the output
3. Explain what the script did

## When to Use Scripts

Use scripts when you need to:
- Perform complex calculations
- Interact with system utilities
- Transform data formats
- Validate configurations
- Generate dynamic content

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